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Chipotle customers' credit card info stolen in hack

Chipotle announced Friday that its payment systems were breached by hackers earlier this year, which obtained customers' credit card information

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Updated: 5:05 PM EDT May 26, 2017

Chipotle customers' credit card info stolen in hack

Chipotle announced Friday that its payment systems were breached by hackers earlier this year, which obtained customers' credit card information

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Chipotle announced Friday that its payment systems were breached by hackers earlier this year, which obtained customers' credit card information

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Fast food restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill confirmed on Friday that malware invaded the company's post-of-sale systems at hundreds of its restaurants, leading to the possibility that some credit card information from thousands of customers was stolen by hackers.

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The malware intercepted "track data," which can include the credit card holder's name, card number, expiration date and internal verification code, between March 24, 2017 and April 18, 2017.

The company says customers should keep an eye on their credit card statements.

"It is always advisable to remain vigilant to the possibility of fraud by reviewing your payment card statements for any unauthorized activity," the company said in a statement. "You should immediately report any unauthorized charges to your card issuer because payment card rules generally provide that cardholders are not responsible for unauthorized charges reported in a timely manner."

Chipotle also says the malware has been removed from its systems.

If you have any questions about the breach, you can call 1-888-738-0534 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. CT - 8 p.m. CT and Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. CT and 4 p.m. CT.